- Lead the development of new ideas and insights which will drive innovation within Kohler Co. including delivery of technology demonstrators and high-quality proof-of-concepts.
- Drive scoping and system identification of new projects. Bringing ideas, innovations, future trends and new opportunities through to next generation concepts.
- Creation and execution of design solutions, using engineering fundamentals and logic backed up by practical technical problem solving.
- Oversee complex analysis using theoretical and practical tools ( CFD, FEA). Leads by example in using fact-based decision making, achieving timely consensus within the team, and avoiding over-analysis.
- Ownership of delivery of assigned work packages to a high quality and on time.
- Creation, evaluation and testing of design solutions and competitor's products, producing reports on findings.
- Proactive collaboration outside of the core project team to ensure all necessary compliance & legislation requirements are considered.
- Collaborate across the business to ensure that any warranty issues are considered within the innovation process
- Compilation and entry of supporting data such as: product BOMs, design record files
- Liaison with Manufacturing engineers and Suppliers to ensure that proposed design solutions are achievable and effective.
- Working within the guidelines of departmental and company policies, procedures, and work instructions. Research of relevant technical developments from various sources including technical literature, suppliers, standards authorities, IP & Patents etc.
- Drives continuous improvement and supports wider business activities, early career programmes, stewardship etc.
- The position reports into the Creative Labs Program Manager and sits within a multi-disciplinary team touching upon functions including mechanical engineering, marketing, approvals, industrial design and external suppliers. About you You will be actively contributing to the next generation of products and technologies for Kohler Co. For this you will need to be curious and tenacious individual with a drive to experiment and develop next generation showering experiences. Key Requirements:
- Qualified Mechanical Engineer, who has gained experience through either apprenticeship or higher education, HND, degree, or with intern and/or co-op experiences. Will have several years relevant experience.
- Proven experience in a relevant industry with a track record of taking complex technical solutions and creative ideas through to commercially successful products.
- Possess the ability to apply engineering theory and logic, balanced with a hands-on, creative approach to problem solving and an eye for innovation
- Working knowledge of FMEA's, DFA, CFD, FEA and Moldflow
- Designing for various manufacturing processes: injection moulding, machining, forging, casting etc
- Experience of rapid prototyping and comfortable designing and conducting proof of concept experiments
- 3D / 2D CAD, preferably Creo Parametric
- Able to drive the delivery of high-quality proof-of-concepts within tight timescales, on budget including in situations of ambiguity.
- Passionate about new technology, naturally inquisitive, and have an innate ability to identify and solve engineering problem.
- Appetite for rapidly learning about new technologies and methodologies and integrating them into product ideas and designs
- Demonstrate commercial aptitude in understanding feasibility, desirability and viability whilst also considering time, cost, and quality factors within projects.
- Highly self- motivated, proactive and results driven with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Possess the ability to bring a fresh perspective and recognised by others as a disruptive, creative thinker
- Experience of Engineering leadership of a project
- Confident managing multiple and often competing priorities Desirable Requirements:
- Prior experience working in a sprint environment
- Experience with identifying collaboration and partnership opportunities
- Working knowledge of electronic and electrical systems
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Description
Staff Mechanical Engineer- Innovation
Hybrid-with at least 3 days out of 5 per week onsite at the Mira Head Office in Cheltenham
Salary to be discussed on application + excellent benefits including generous pension scheme and access to our new benefits platform.
Kohler Mira Ltd is a successful multi brand organisation that has grown significantly over 100 years and has always innovatively led the way in showering technology. Kohler Co., our parent company since 2001 and themselves in their 150th year, employs over 30,000 associates worldwide and is a global leader in the manufacture of kitchen & bath products, energy solutions and an operator of golf and resort destinations
From day one you're part of the Kohler Mira community – a collaborative, forward focused team with a shared pride in our work and commitment to delight our customers, develop innovative products and services and inspire our people (who knew a bathroom manufacturing company did all this?)
We are looking for an experienced mechanical engineer to join our Creative Labs Team You will be passionate about bringing innovation to life through research, ideation, prototype development and validation and you must be comfortable pushing the boundaries of what is possible with your broad engineering experience. You may be responsible for the delivery of entire projects or sprints and will be expected to regularly report to stakeholders. You will be confident working in an agile manner across multiple work streams, comfortable working with ambiguity and able to adapt to evolving needs, you must also be a strong collaborator. About the roleWe can offer you a lot in return
At Kohler, you're not a number, you're avalued member of our team (or as we like to say, an "associate"). What thismeans for you, is focused development that is personalised – all of the challenge you desire withall the support you need, as well as global opportunities should you desire.We also offer competitive benefits, including a focus on wellbeing and agenuine commitment to 'giving something back' through our Stewardship (CSR)efforts. We believe that our depth of knowledge and breadth of opportunitiesset us apart and if you believe you'd add something to our team, we'd loveto hear from you. You can find out more about our operating philosophy,Believing in Better,
As an organisation, Kohler Mira is committed to diversityand inclusion to drive our business results and create a better future everyday for our diverse associates, consumers, partners, and global communities. Asan equal opportunities employer, it is Kohler Mira's policy to recruit, hire,and promote qualified people in all job classifications without prejudice. If,as an individual with a disability, you require adjustmentsduring the recruitment process please contact
*Important update for candidates applying to roles within KohlerEnergy, including Power Systems, Engines, Home Energy, Kohler UninterruptiblePower, Clarke Energy, Curtis Instruments, and Heila Technologies.
On November 6, Kohler Co. announced the strategic decision toestablish Kohler Energy as a separate, independent business with PlatinumEquity as the majority investment partner. Kohler will continue to stayinvested in the Energy business following the closing and remains committed tosupporting the acceleration of long-term growth strategies for bothorganizations. Talent and operational transition plans are underway, and KohlerCo. and Platinum Equity expect the agreement to close in the first half of you for your interest in joining our growing team as we embark on the nextphase of growth
About Us
In the UK, Kohler Mira Ltd. is made up of three marketleading brands; Mira Showers, Rada Controls and Kohler Company. Whereour brands differ in market position, they are equal in quality, each living upto the Kohler Company mission to live on the leading edge of design andtechnology and provide a single level of quality regardless of price.
Learn more about us, our brands and careeropportunities at
Note forRecruitment Agencies – the Kohler Talent Acquisition team is responsible formanaging all current vacancies through direct hiring and referrals whereverpossible. We do work with recruitment agencies and where we require externalsupport we will formally release those vacancies to the agencies on ourPreferred Supplier List deemed best placed to assist us. Speculative CVs sentby any agency to Kohler Co. without a specific request by our TalentAcquisition Team will not be accepted and with no introduction feeapplicable.
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